At a glance
Reported students
1,011
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
561.5
Rocktown High: 1,011 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Rocktown High
Rocktown High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Harrisonburg. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Harrisonburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,011 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.2%) and White (25.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rocktown High
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.2%
- Hispanic56.2%
- Black10.4%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harrisonburg High
High · Grades 09–12
998 reported students
Thomas Harrison Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
771 reported students
Skyline Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
738 reported students
Bluestone Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
566 reported students
Waterman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
557 reported students
Stone Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Public schools near Rocktown High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 282 | 0.8 mi |
| Massanutten Tech Ctr Other · Massanutten Technical Center | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
| Stone Spring Elementary Elementary · Harrisonburg City Public Schools | PK–05 | 554 | 1.1 mi |
| Harrisonburg High High · Harrisonburg City Public Schools | 09–12 | 998 | 2.3 mi |
| Turner Ashby High High · Rockingham County Public Schools | 09–12 | 998 | 3.5 mi |
| Spotswood High High · Rockingham County Public Schools | 09–12 | 880 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocktown High
What grades does Rocktown High serve?
Rocktown High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
How many students attend Rocktown High?
Rocktown High reported 1,011 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocktown High?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 1,011 students and 67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocktown High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocktown High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrisonburg City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rocktown High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocktown High in?
Rocktown High is part of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, based in Harrisonburg, VA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocktown High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasant Valley Elementary (0.8 mi), Massanutten Tech Ctr (0.8 mi), Stone Spring Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.